YESIDO TRAVEL

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We are organising our "Sacred Volcanic Mount Ararat Summit" programme at the most convenient time of the year and the route which is known as the classical route and does not include technical challenges. We are preparing our climbs keeping the comfort and safety of our participants in mind at the highest level.

Our professional mountain guides will support you in pre-activity and during our climb with the necessary guidance and advice. Kindly contact us for our preparation recommendations. 

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OUR SUMMARY ACTIVITY PROGRAMME 

DAY 1: Transfer to Antalya airport, flight to Van by Sun-Express airlines; arrival at Van Ferit Melen airport; transfer to Doğubayazıt.  

Checking in at our hotel in Doğubayazıt.

DAY 2: Setting off for "Mount Ararat 3.200m Campsite" after the breakfast at our hotel; Arrival at the campsite and setting up the tents. 

DAY 3: Acclimatisation exercise at Mount Ararat. 

DAY 4: Setting of for "Mount Ararat 4.200m Campsite; Setting up the tents 

DAY 5: Mount Ararat Summit ( 5.137m) 

DAY 6: Descending; İshakpaşa Palace and Van; Akdamar Island as an alternative tour.

DAY 7: Flight to Antalya from Van Ferit Melen Airport. 

 

OUR DETAILED PROGRAMME

DAY 1: FLIGHT TO VAN AIRPORT - MEETING AND SURROUNDING TRIPS

We are flying to Van from Antalya. We are going to visit Muradiye Waterfalls depending on flight time and suitability. "Muradiye Waterfalls" streaming on the Bendimahi river in the Muradiye town of Van takes its name from Sultan Murat IV heading for the Baghdad Campaign. The waterfall completely freezes in winter and is used as a climbing zone by the mountaineers.

Check-in at the hotel in Doğubayazıt.
 

DAY 2: MOUNT ARARAT - 3200 M CAMPSITE

After the breakfast at our hotel, we are heading to Çevirme village by our vehicle. Loading our camping equipment to the horses, we start our hike to " Mount Ararat 3.200m Campsite" which is going to take 5-6 hours. Setting up our tents in our campsite, camp meal, briefing and resting.

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DAY 3: MOUNT ARARAT ACCLIMATIZATION 

Climbing up to 4.200m Campsite for acclimatisation after the camp breakfast and turning back to 3.200m Campsite. Night stay at 3.200 Campsite. 

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DAY 4: MOUNT ARARAT - 4200 M CAMPSITE

Loading our camping equipment to the horses after the camp breakfast, we restart our climb up to "Mount Ararat 4.200m Campsite". After approximately 4-5 hours of climbing, dinner and night stay is at our 4.200m Campsite.

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DAY 5: MOUNT ARARAT SUMMIT ( 5.137 M )

Finally Mount Ararat Summit ( 5.137m) day. Setting off for the summit from 4.200 Campsite. Good morning from Mount Ararat (5.137m) the highest point of Anatolia and mentioned in three sacred books related to the Flood. Descending to 4.200m Campsite after the celebration at the summit and photo session, packing camp equipment and arriving at 3.200m Campsite to stay the night there. 

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DAY 6: SPARE DAY

Packing camp equipments after the camp breakfast, loading the goods to the horses and descending.

We have two spare days depending on the summit weather conditions; in case of doing summit early or later, we are going to the alternative programmes below:
Alternative programmes:

İshak Paşa Palace

Van, Akdamar Island

 

DAY 7: RETURN

 

SERVICES INCLUDED IN OUR PROGRAMME 

Professional mountain guidance and hospitality during the activity

All transfers stated in the programme 

All meals stated in the programme ( excluding first day breakfast and last day dinner ) 

2-night stay at the hotels 

All camp meals during the hiking 

Transferring camp equipments to the campsites on the horses 

General safety equipments ( ropes, ice auger) 

All mountain permissions 

All sightseeing tours stated in the programme Creepers, helmet, pickaxe, safety belt, carbines, aid rope ( if you have any, you can bring with)

Alanya-Antalya-Alanya transfers for ones who prefer to fly to Van individually

Antalya-Van-Antalya flight tickets

 

EXTRAS 

Flight tickets for ones who prefer to fly to Van individually

All museum and historical site entries ( optional ) 

Sleeping bag, tent and baton for an easier trek 

First day breakfast and last day dinner 

Personal expenses and tips 

Mount Ararat entry fee 50 USD

-PRICE : 590 EUR

 

Bank Account: 

Recipient: Yesido Travel Organizasyon

Iban EUR : TR08 0006 2001 2160 0009 0816 51

Iban TL : TR84 0006 2001 2160 0006 2984 20

GARANTI BBVA

 

For booking and more info: 

0532 590 7637 Ali 

0534 736 3429 Yavuz

 

Yesido Travel A-9473 

“born to discover”

 

Important Reminders, Warnings and Suggestions:

Mount Ararat climb does not include any technical difficulty; yet, condition and stamina needed.It’s important to train regularly and follow a healthy diet before the climb. Mountain conditions challenge the temperature differences between day and night time; thus, clothing preferences should be made accordingly.

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Suggestions: Take your museum card, seasonal clothes, quality trekking shoes, gloves, berets, polar sweats, cream, sleeping bag, mat, headtorch, tent, backpack for daily hikes, thermos and bottle for water and drinks.  Don't forget to bring your charger and any medicine if used regularly.